Mahabharat

by Sadhu Vivekjivandas

The Mahabharat is an epic par excellence - a riveting tale of adventure, tragedy and triumph. At its core, the Mahabharat relives the ancient battle between good and evil through the Pandavas and the Kauravas. It is an authoritative book of law, morality and philosophy that has sustained and nurtured the soul of India for generations. From the apocalyptic battlefield of Kurukshetra to the divine fragrance of the Bhagavad Gita, this ancient tale of love and despair is a majestic edifice of Hindu religion, ethics, thought, culture and literature. Here, Sadhu Vivekjivandas teams up with legendary Indian artist and winner of the prestigious Grand Draper Award, Vasudeo Kamath, to masterfully recreate this stunning tale for a contemporary audience. Through 41 captivating watercolor paintings and simple yet profound exposition, this version of the Mahabharat acts as an elegant introduction for children, teenagers, and adults alike.

100 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Naveen Chandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve bought this book for the works of Vasudeo Kamath and everyone of them paintings are wonderful, depicting the episodes from the great epic Mahabharat. This is a great book for starters who want to understand Mahabharat. The prose is simple and paintings does the wonderful job of explaining the details. I’ll gift and recommend this book for young readers and it’s a must collectible for art lovers.